Christmas dinner in the caravan
55 replies
InaD replied on 19/12/2015 11:53
Posted on 19/12/2015 11:53
We've only been away at Xmas twice in the MH a few years ago now, but for the 2 of us, both times did the same as at home, no problem. Not a 6 course meal, mind you, just main course and desert. I did wash up as I went along, whereas at home it's left until afterwards, just to keep as much clear space as possible in a smaller space, but that was the only difference.
rogher replied on 19/12/2015 12:28
Metheven replied on 19/12/2015 12:40
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Rocky 2 buckets replied on 19/12/2015 14:21
moulesy replied on 19/12/2015 14:41
Bakers2 replied on 19/12/2015 14:48
Posted on 19/12/2015 14:48
I regularly cook 'properly' in our motorhome and that includes roast potatoes, I'd happily tackle a traditional Christmas dinner. I'd cook a turkey crown rather than the whole bird, roast potatoes, yorkshires can go in once the meat comes out to rest.
Veg as usual and pudding boiling slowly on the corner ring of the cooker. Just needs a bit a planning and clearing as you go. You've got time to plan ans shop it all still, then they'll be leftovers for Boxing Day, can't beat bubble and squeak with cold
cuts There is also plenty of the ready to go stuff available too so it's just heat it all up. I'd even make my own stuffing
can be done before the day. Plenty of prep before the day and it's plain sailing. Or as others have said it could be warm enough for a BBQ - not my idea of Christmas dinner even if I'm in the sun unnatural
JillwithaJay replied on 19/12/2015 14:51
Posted on 19/12/2015 14:51
I've done it a couple of times in the caravan. I bought nice slices of cooked turkey off the bone but everything else was just as at home.
Being organised is important as space to work is tricky. It was a bit like military manouvres.
We did roast potatoes, roast parsnips, creamed potatoes, carrots, sprouts, stuffing and gravy for main. Christmas pudding and custard for dessert but no starter - except for sherry and then enjoyed a nice bottle of wine whilst cooking, followed by chilled
bubbly with the meal.
My caravan oven is extremely efficient and I used disposable foil trays for some of the items so there was a bit less washing up.
Alternative - pop to Tesco and buy a Bird's Eye ready meal roast turkey dinner.